IMLT20: Predicting India Masters’ Playing XI for their clash against West Indies Masters

The table toppers India Masters will take on the number three West Indies Masters in the 12^th match of the ongoing International Masters League 2025. The game will be played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur on Friday, March 8. It will be a crucial and all-important game for both teams considering their respective positions in the tournament’s points table.

Sachin Tendulkar’s India Masters are placed at the top of the table, with three wins and only one loss in their four games. They are coming off a bit 95-run defeat against Australia Masters in the last game following three successive wins in their first three games. On the other hand, WI Masters are in the third spot on the table, with two wins and a defeat in their three games. They also lost their last game by 21 runs against Sri Lanka Masters. So, both teams will aim to win this game to improve their numbers.

With that said, here we’ll look at the predicted playing XI of the India Masters for their next clash against the West Indies Masters.

Openers – Sachin Tendulkar (C) and Naman Ojha (WK)

The India Masters might look ahead to go with the same opening pair of skipper Sachin Tendulkar and wicketkeeper-batter Naman Ojha. The former India legend Tendulkar smashed a fiery knock of 64 runs off 33 balls, with seven fours and four sixes.

Besides him, Naman Ojha started well with 19 runs off just 11 balls, with 4 fours. However, he failed to convert it into a big knock and got dismissed at an individual score of 19 runs only. The duo also stitched a crucial opening partnership of 58 runs for the first wicket in 4.5 overs only.

Middle-Order – Saurabh Tiwary, Pawan Negi, and Gurkeerat Singh Mann

India’s middle-order is expected to start with Saurabh Tiwary at number three; however, he failed in the last game so, it will be a crucial game for him to make a comeback against WI Masters in Raipur. Tiwary will be followed by Pawan Negi in the batting order at number four and Gurkeerat Singh Mann at number five.

Besides that, India Masters management might also shuffle their batting order according to the situation by encouraging their all-rounders to bat up in the order.

All-Rounders – Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan

The all-rounder duo for India Masters in the game against WI Masters might include the Pathan Brothers, Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan once again. Irfan came to bat at number four but could score only 11 runs off 13 balls, with only one four. However, he can hit some big shots while batting up to make his comeback in the next game.

Yusuf Pathan played a good cameo of 25 runs off just 15 balls, with three fours and a six but failed to convert into a big individual score. He will also be eager to make a comeback either with the bat or with the ball in the next game.

Bowlers – Stuart Binny, Vinay Kumar, Abhimanyu Mithun, and Rahul Sharma

The bowling quartet of the India Masters might include Stuart Binny, Vinay Kumar, and Abhimanyu Mithun as three out-and-out pacers, alongside Rahul Sharma as a specialist spinner.

However, India’s bowling quartet failed to restrict the Aussie batters in the last game but still, the management will look ahead to bank on them for the next game against the West Indies Masters.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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